Get Destiny for Free, If You Buy an Xbox One

Microsoft wants gamers considering Destiny on a next-gen to pick the Xbox One as their platform of choice.

Today marks the long-awaited release of Bungie's Destiny, and Microsoft is betting on the fact people want a next gen console to play it on. As reported earlier, since this past Sunday, Microsoft and several big retailers are offering a free game with purchase of an Xbox One for the week. Now out of pre-order status, Destiny newly qualifies as one of the free games you can choose.

At Microsoft's own storefront, they're adding an extra incentive to the promotion: buy a standard Xbox One for $399, and this week only you get a bonus $50 Xbox gift code AND your choice of a free game, with today's release Destiny as an option. The Xbox gift code arrives via email and is redeemable on your Xbox account. It's good toward any other games, or heck, the Destiny Expansion Pass. While Destiny is probably the best free game choice for this offer, there is a list of 34 other eligible games. This same offer also applies to the more expensive Xbox One + Kinect for $499.99.

For those looking to get two games out of the promotion instead of a $50 gift card, check into the Madden NFL 15 Xbox One Bundle released late August. You can grab the bundle either at GameStop or Best Buy. Just add to cart and then tack on an additional Xbox One game. In both cases, the added on game will be marked to $0.00 at checkout. As was the case at the Microsoft Store, Destiny is probably your most appealing option, but you've got plenty of other options available.

Note: The free game you pick at the retailers mentioned above must be a disc-based game with a maximum value of $59.99, so those eyeing the pricier Premium Editions are out of luck.

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